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foothold

[foot-hohld] / ˈfʊtˌhoʊld /


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Many Western brands have been keen to gain a foothold in China, but face intense competition from local manufacturers offering cheaper goods.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Americans already can buy Shein clothes, but the purchase of Everlane gives the company an even bigger foothold into the market—and access to higher-end consumers.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

A popular financial derivative that allows speculators to bet on prices for everything from obscure meme coins to shares of companies that haven’t gone public yet is finally gaining a foothold in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Hig’s days are spent flying perimeter patrols, scanning for signs of life — or trouble — until he encounters Margaret Qualley’s Cima, a medic guarding her own small foothold in the ruined world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“I’m sorry,” Nox breathed, his legs knocking into hers as he also sought out a foothold.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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